Gazania Seeds- GAZOO ORANGE with Ring-

Gazania Seeds - GAZOO Orange with Ring, Brilliant 3 inch, daisylike Flowers.Easy-to-Grow

Scientific Name : Gazania rigens
General Description
Bright, extra large daisies of pure orange grace 'Gazoo Orange' treasure flower. Its blooms are borne in profusion on extra strong stems and look great in summer containers. This Goldsmith Seeds' introduction is now sold by Syngenta.
The colorful, gem-like daisies of this small, evergreen tender perennial are what inspired the common name, treasure flower.

Commonly grown as a bedding annual, this South African native has been heavily cultivated for garden use. It will tolerate drought but grows best in areas where temperatures are mild and not scorching hot.
Compact, basal clumps of evergreen leaves persist through winter. These are elongated, lobed and green to gray-green. Perennial clumps will spread over time. Throughout the growing season intricate, colorful daisies arise from short, leafless stems. These morning blooms commonly have distinct patterned rings of different colors including yellow, orange, green, white, brown or black. Wild forms are typically golden orange with black rings and centers. Bees pollinate the blooms and heads of fuzzy white seeds follow.

Gazania rigens prefers cooler summer temperatures and full sun. Provide with average, well-drained garden soil for best growth and flowering. Remove spent blooms to encourage more.

Perfect For Front Border,Containers and Baskets !How to Plant GAZANIA Seeds
Sow seed in flats, press into soil and barely cover. Needs darkness to germinate. Cover flats with newspaper and keep out of direct sun. Kept at70° F., germination is in 14-21 days. Transplant 12 inches apart.
Comments: Full sun. Heat and drought tolerant, average water produces heaviest bloom. Deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts butterflies.
Groundcover Specifications
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 8 - 11
Height: 10 inches
Width: 10 inches
Bloom Season: Summer through winter
Bloom Color: Orange
Environment: Full sun
Planting Directions
Temperature: 78F
Average Germ Time: 12 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil
Soil Type: Well-drained, especially in winter; pH 5.8 - 6.8
Sowing Rate: Approximately 100 seeds covers 10 square feet or 2 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 12 inches